Beef cattle transportation issues in the United States

Authors

  • Daniel U. Thomson Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506
  • J. Eisenbarth Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506
  • J. Simroth Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506
  • D. Frese Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506
  • Tiffany L. Lee Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506
  • M. Stephens Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506
  • M. Spare Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20153408

Keywords:

cattle, beef, transportation

Abstract

Transportation of cattle is one of the most common practices in the beef industry. This proceedings focuses on some specific opportunities for the beef industry pertaining to transportation. Whether transporting calves for veal production or cull cows for slaughter, fitness for transport must be evaluated by the producer. Cattle haulers need to focus on opportunities to provide a comfortable, safe ride between destinations. Finally, cattlemen and cattlewomen must be prepared to help cattle prepare and recover from transportation to improve cattle health and performance.

Cover image of the 48th Conference Proceedings: An image of Dr. Fred Gingrich II dressed in a red shirt and overalls and standing in front of dairy cows in a barn interior. Yellow background.

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Published

2015-09-17

Issue

2015

Section

General Sessions